Wheat export possible as crop holds steady in 1907 figures
Government figures show total indicated wheat crop at 616,693,000 bushels with 368,529,000 winter and 248,004,000 spring. Last year’s crop was 755,? million. winter and spring yields hover just below the ten year average. Abandoned Kansas acreage and late seeding impact spring wheat. conditions in winter wheat sit below a ten year average.
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Zé Bova and Knox Weigh Presidential Nominations in 1908
The article reports Zé Bova and Philander C Knox seeking Republican presidential nomination with Knox open to acceptance if the national convention offers it. Platt dismisses self reelection. Bryan critiques party alignments while Quay warns about capitol contracts. Gov. Hughes denies personal ambitions, signs a major public utilities bill. McMacken named Toledo revenue collector amid faction tensions.
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Pension fraud cases curbed by new eligibility rule
Fraud cases at the Washington pension office prompted a decision barring any elder who did not serve ninety days from securing a pension. The ruling tightens qualifications amid investigations into improper claims.
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Washington
Pneumonia Now Second to Tuberculosis in Fatalities
Federal statistics for 1904 show pneumonia near the top of U S death causes with about 45000 deaths. About 180000 annual cases occur and immunity after recovery is not guaranteed, unlike smallpox. Treatment emphasizes rest, air, and simple diet, while alcohol consumption is linked to higher susceptibility and poorer outcomes.
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Mats Physielans
Minnesota Passes Progressive Social Legislation
The Minnesota Legislature enacted multiple reforms affecting defective and dependent groups. New detention hospitals allow expert review before commitment. a State board of visitors will inspect public institutions. an industrial school for orphans. penalties for parents whose conduct fosters delinquency. extended juvenile courts and stricter probation. a hospital farm for inebriates. bans on sending first offense drinkers to prison. compulsory education for deaf children. strengthened child labor laws. a labor bureau expanded and renamed the Bureau of Labor and Commerce. free public employment bureaus in St Paul Duluth and Minneapolis. public baths planned for growing cities. and limits on state seasonal workers.
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Duluth
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Haixing
Roosevelt Speeches Urge Federal Control and Inheritance Tax
President Roosevelt in two James town Exposition addresses calls for federal ownership of coal oil and ranch lands and taxes on inheritances and incomes. He urges child labor laws employer liability for accidents and stronger naval readiness to deter war with Japan. He also supports improved public schools and inland waterways development.
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Congress
Japan
United States
West
Gould Quarrel Grows Over Alimony And Mail Tampering
Howard Gould and actress Katherine Clemmons exchange charges in a tightening legal feud. Mrs Gould seeks a legal separation on grounds of an unfit husband and mail tampering and demands alimony of 250000 dollars a year, arguing it reflects their wealth.
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Howard Gould
Katherine Clemmons
Princeton Gifts and Public School Reforms Hit In Early 1900s
Princeton University received 1 200 000 in gifts to fund two laboratories. Dartmouth President Tucker resigns due to heart trouble. Pennsylvania bill lets city school boards fund retirements for teachers. Freiburg opens a city dental clinic with free treatments for children, prioritizing the worst cases. New York Mayor vetoes a salary equality bill for city teachers, a veto overridden later by both houses.
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Army seeks horses and mules for the war effort
The army reports rising prices for horses and mules. Cavalry to buy 725 horses at about 175 each, artillery nearly 350 at 211 average, heavy draft mules about 188 each with 300 contracted, lighter lead mules 168, pack animals 151. Fort Riley trials pedigreed colts for cavalry training. 36 bought. Supreme Court upholds Congress ratifying duties on Philippine merchandise. dissent by Justices Brewer and PeaKham.
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Michigan City official C. E. Meyer charged with embezzlement
Laporte Circuit Court grand jury indicted C. E. Meyer city treasurer of Michigan City for embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds from street assessments and license fees. He was arrested and bond set at 4000 per count after an investigation that began over a year ago. A $3000 shortage in the predecessor C. Miller’s accounts was recently paid into the treasury.
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Howland Sentenced Under Unwritten Law Claim
Frank Howland of Grand Rapids Michigan was convicted in Elkhart Circuit Court of intent to murder for shooting Charles B Carroll of Marcellus Michigan after allegedly finding Howland with his wife. Carroll, who carries three bullet wounds and was told by his physician he may not survive a year, faced the testimony and verdict. Judge Dodge instructed jurors that the unwritten law should not influence the verdict and Howland faces a prison term of two to twenty-one years.
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Elkhart
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EATS TILL STOMACH BURSTS IN INDIANAPOLIS
Carl Schuster a young German in Indianapolis died after a hearty meal. Coroner found his stomach ruptured from overeating. autopsy showed the organ was in healthy condition despite the fatal rupture.
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Carl Schuster
Schuster
Daring Dare On Train Tracks Ends In Fatality
A party of youths from Loreto returns from a singing school when a girl dares Charles Dawson and Fred Ochs to stay on the railway tracks. Dawson is killed and Ochs fatally injured as a train approaches. the girl escapes with a torn dress.
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Fred Ochs
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Woman Captures Burglar in Evansville Home
Mrs. Samuel Vickery found a burglar in her Evansville house late at night, catching him mid theft as he rifled a dresser. She ordered him to drop the pocketbook, locked him in a room, and called the police.
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Evansville
Drunk Warden Fires Forty Shots in Town Parade
Charles Douglas, a game warden, intoxicated and dressed in town, fired revolvers in the streets for about an hour near Peru, driving residents to safety. He handled Mexico and caused extensive window damage before arrest.
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Peru
Ile
Tle
Indianapolis Father Kills Daughter with Carbolic Acid
Robert Jolly aged 45 killed his daughter Gladys by forcing carbolic acid down her throat in Indianapolis. The child's screams attracted housekeeper Anna Peters who witnessed the act. Jolly escaped.
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Gladys
Anna Peters
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Boiler Explosion At Wabash Sawmill Kills One
A boiler explosion at the Andrews Novelty Works sawmill in Wabash kills William Moe and seriously injures Henry Mote William Gift Lee Burson and Philo Willis.
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Tfenry Mote
William Gift
Lee Burson
Philo Willis
Alleged cattle thief arrested in South Bend
Oake Compton, wanted in Columbia Missouri on cattle theft charges, reportedly broke jail and escaped with a stolen team. He was arrested in South Bend.
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Columbia
South Bend
Nephew of Pitcher Cuppy Drowns in Wabash River
George Cuppy nephew and namesake of former National League pitcher drowned in the Wabash River at Lozansport.
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George Cuppy
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Lozansport
Minor State Items
Mrs Yetta E App dies in Evansville from heat exhaustion after several days of ordeal. United Mine Workers of America eleventh district issues a strike order calling SAN miners to leave mines over eight to ten grievances. Mrs William Mehne of Du Bois county killed by lightning during a storm. Rev John T Bord of Evanston Ill delivers Purdue University baccalaureate sermon. Orwen Burner, 21, college graduate loses right arm in railroad accident and dies by drinking carbolic acid in South Bend.
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William Mehne
du Bois County
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Evanston
Purdue University
Orwen Burner
South Bend
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